Serpula vermicularis

Serpula vermicularis Linnaeus, 1767
Serpulid worm

photo by Pillon, Roberto

Family:	Serpulidae ()
Max. size:	10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m
Distribution:	Indo-Pacific, Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean and Antarctic.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Size refers to tube length (Ref. 865). Found on exposed rocky shores, amongst Mytilisepta virgata beds (Ref. 126136). An active suspension-feeder (Ref. 96376). Fouling species attached to raft frames in mariculture zones (Ref. 127121).
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:
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